Wayne township is located in Henry County Indiana. Wayne township has a 2024 population of 4,144. Wayne township is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually and its population has increased by 0.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,118 in 2020.
The average household income in Wayne township is $76,240 with a poverty rate of 22.6%. The median age in Wayne township is 39.5 years: 30.6 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wayne township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,051 | 98.18% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.34% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,525 | 2.71 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 850 | 3.38 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Non Family | 412 | 1.25 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Female | 220 | 2.86 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Male | 43 | 2.65 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 165 | 6.18% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 7.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 302 | 11.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 3.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,117 | 41.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 2.7% |
| Some College | 702 | 26.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,632 | 2,405 | 391 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 16 | 9 |
| Other Race | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,614 | $83,000 | $44,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,105 | $28,952 | $39,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,830 | $47,476 | $38,103 |
| Some College | $45,714 | $51,933 | $32,895 |
$42,830
Average Earnings
$47,476
Average Male
$38,103
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.62% of Wayne township residents speak only English, while 0.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,010 | 910 | 22.69% |
| Multiple | 44 | 10 | 22.73% |
| Other | 14 | 4 | 28.57% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 4 | 11.76% |
22.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.5%
Male Poverty Rate
20.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wayne township is Other, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wayne township is Hispanic, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.59% |
| High School | 14.06% |
| Some College | 10.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.88% |
| Male Employed | 12.26% |
| Female Employed | 9.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,899 | $83,031 |
| Households | $63,125 | $76,240 |
| Married Families | $94,412 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,778 | $53,803 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
352
Number of Veterans
299
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 138 |
| Second Gulf War | 116 |
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 127 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
| 65 to 74 | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
| 75+ | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 352 | 11.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.17%
Born in Wayne township
99.66%
Native Born
0.34%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.66% of Wayne township residents were born in the United States, with 84.17% having been born in Indiana. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,199 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 4,188 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 4,177 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 4,166 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 4,155 | 11 | 0.27% |
| 2024 | 4,144 | 11 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 4,133 | 11 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 4,122 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 4,125 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 4,118 | 8 | 0.19% |
| 2019 | 4,110 | 30 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 4,080 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 4,083 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 4,079 | -14 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 4,093 | -18 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 4,111 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 4,115 | -29 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 4,144 | -54 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 4,198 | -33 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 4,231 | 0 | 0% |